High Protein Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
Delicious rolls filled with mozzarella, pepperoni, and ricotta cheese, perfect for game day or movie nights.
Ingredients
Dough and Filling
- 1 cup pizza dough Fresh or thawed frozen
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded For a robust flavor
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices Classic choice, can be substituted
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese Adds creaminess
- 1 piece egg, beaten For egg wash
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Adds flavor
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce For dipping
- to taste olive oil For brushing
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until it’s about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into squares, roughly 3x3 inches.
- In a bowl, mix together the mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, ricotta cheese, and Italian seasoning.
- Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture in the center of each dough square.
- Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush the tops of the rolls with beaten egg and a little olive oil.
- Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and consider adding crushed red pepper for extra spice.